Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant in South Shields to support pupils with additional needs and help them engage with learning. The role involves collaborating with teachers, supporting students in specialist classrooms, and assisting with individualized programmes.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a view toward helping students thrive academically and personally in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above.
• Full-time availability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Interest in additional needs education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students within specialist classrooms.
• Encouraging engagement and participation.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Assisting pupils with individual learning programmes.
• Promoting confidence, independence, and achievement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Full-time availability

Interest in SEND education

Education

A-Levels

Degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care, Sociology, Criminology, or related subject

Job description

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: South Shields
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (30-minute break)
Contract: Full-Time

Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

We are seeking Graduate SEND Teaching Assistants to work with pupils who require additional support with communication, learning, and emotional development.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to helping students thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

• Supporting students within specialist classrooms
• Encouraging engagement and participation
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Assisting pupils with individual learning programmes
• Promoting confidence, independence, and achievement

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above
• Full-time availability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in additional needs education

Desirable

• A-Level qualifications
• Degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care, Sociology, Criminology, or a related subject

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.